06/09/2026
great day to remember to be aware of scammers. The IRS has provided the The 2026 Dirty Dozen: 12 key scams to watch for
IRS impersonation by email and text (phishing + smishing).
AI-enabled IRS impersonation by phone (robocalls, voice mimicry, spoofed caller ID)
Fake charities.
Misleading tax advice on social media.
Identity theft involving IRS Online Account access.
Abusive undistributed long-term capital gains claims.
Bogus “Self-Employment Tax Credit” promotion.
Ghost preparers.
Non-cash charitable contribution schemes.
Overstated withholding schemes (fabricated wage/withholding data).
Spear-phishing and malware campaigns targeting tax professionals.
Aggressive or misleading Offer in Compromise marketing